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Pied Crow Corvus albus

Status

Category: Not in any BOURC category

Native Range

Africa. Most of Africa south of the Sahara

Conservation Status

Least Concern

British Occurrence

NBN atlas has 36 records as at end 2024. Map Here

A Pied Crow that was seen at various locations in 2018 is thought to relate to a wild individual brought by boat from Africa.

Some but not all of the records on NBN atlas may relate to the 2018 bird above.

Several sightings in December 2024 which relate to between 3 and 6 individuals frequented the south-west of England. 1 (or 2) were in gardens in Chickerell, Dorset on 6th, another was at Torpoint, Cornwall until 27th and one was on St Mary's, Scilly on 27th - 28th. Sightings in Cornwall continued into 2025 with one near Penryn on 26th January and subsequent (unconfirmed) reports nearby.

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Sources

Viles S. Birdwatch. May 2024. pp.22-26

Viles S. Birdwatch Feb 2025. p 10

Viles S. Birdguides Review of the Week 3-9 February 2025